There are two versions of Minecraft out currently. The full version is called Minecraft Alpha, and can be downloaded onto any computer at any time. However, you must log in using a premium account. To get a premium account, you must pay the 10 euros (about $13.50 U.S. Money) via paypal.

There is a free version available, called Minecraft Classic. This is played in-browser on the Minecraft web site. You have access to an unlimited amount of certain blocks, however you are not able to craft.

If you want to be a cheapskate, you can pirate the game from your friendly neighborhood Russian hacker, however, this is frowned upon considering the massive amount of sweat and blood that's been put into the game. AT the time of this writing (Oct. 24, 2010) Minecraft is half-price. When the Beta version is released, the game will be raised to full price.

Get a paypal and cough up the minimal price, or be a jerk and pirate the game, which may be clamped down on down the road. Your choice.4 years ago 00